Early Years Educator Wandsworth

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative early years education provider in London is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join their team. This role offers a salary of up to £28,750 for full-time work (40 hrs per week), with part-time options available. The ideal candidate will create a safe and inspiring environment for children and have relevant childcare qualifications and some experience. Kido values development and provides numerous benefits, including generous leave, performance-related pay increases, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

£1000 refer-a-friend bonus

100% off childcare at Kido

Enhanced sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 minimum).
• Values align with our core values - Listen, Learn, and Lead.
• Experience in a similar role within a nursery or child care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Plan and execute engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Observe and assess children's progress and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Experience with Children

Lesson Planning

Classroom Experience

Special Education

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

Description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team at Kido location:

Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth Unit 3B 04 6 Barley Walk High Street London SW18 1UL

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. All our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1–2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play in an engaging and interactive learning environment, together with an abundance of love, care and attention, provides the most solid foundation for children in their early years.

The Level 3 Early Years Educator role offers a salary of up to £28 750 for full‑time (40 hrs per week). If you’re looking for part‑time hours let us know and we will see how we can accommodate you. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance‑related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What the Level 3 Early Years Educator role entails

Welcome to the heart of Kido where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do. As a qualified Early Years Educator you’ll be more than just an Educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child. You’ll collaborate with your team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.

You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands‑on approach and great attention to detail you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children’s learning journeys within our nursery. You’ll take ownership of observing and assessing your key children and you’ll work with the child colleagues and parents to set individualised goals.

We believe in celebrating every child’s unique journey and you’ll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation you’ll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated.

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child’s background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.

What we’re looking for

• To hold a relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 minimum). To find out what quals count visit
• Your values will align with our 3 core values – Listen, Learn and Lead
• You will likely have some experience in a similar role within a nursery or other childcare or educational setting
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

Whats next

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

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All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful this self‑disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

• If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

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• Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Key Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Algebra
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Special Education
• Adult Education
• Special Needs
• Calculus
• Teaching
• Geometry
• Experience with Children
• Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1